Singing

Parker LOVES to sing, and he especially loves songs that has actions that go along with them- ie. The Monkey Song, Popcorn Song, The Snowman song, the Happy Song (If You're Happy and You Know It) Ring and Round the Rosies, etc. And it makes me laugh that every time we sing the Monkey Song- it is all about compromise when it comes to the amount of monkeys that we start with. Parker usually wants 8- I start with 3 and we usually end up 5 or lower (cause I only want to use one hand...) Here are some cute pictures and videos that I took the other day while we were singing. 

He was getting ready to make his "sad boy" face (that is what he calls is- it is such a FAKE sad face and it makes me laugh every time) in this one because he fell down (intentionally) 

Few and Far

In-between are naps anymore. Parker might have a nap once a week, but sometimes, he might not have one at all. I think that it is getting used to not getting as much sleep- I would rather he take naps and get more sleep, but if he doesn't feel like he needs one, I am not going to push it. He does go to sleep a LITTLE earlier, but it depends what time he gets up also. He typically gets up somewhere between 6:30-7:30 and goes to sleep around 9-9:30. He is such a sweetie, but I have to admit that I don't mind finding him like this

And I didn't put him in his room crying- he just feel asleep in the car, I laid him in his bed and apparently this was a more comfortable position... :)

So Tender

I just had to make a note of this because it truly shows what a wonderful little boy Parker is. Earlier tonight I was feeling quite sad and Parker came up and just gave me a huge hug and kept saying "Ok, mama, ok" and just kept hugging me. Then he got down off my lap, and was saying something and said "Be Back" and off he ran, then he came back with his little square of toilet paper to help wipe the tears. Wow! What an absolutely amazing moment. He is so sweet and so wonderful, sometimes I don't feel I deserve such a wonderful boy, but I am so very grateful that he is mine.

Parker's New Cell Phone

Parker found a light that Joe got at DI's, apparently it isn't a light, it is a phone. Parker picked it up and started saying "Hewow, Hewow"

Silly Boy

The other day Parker was just being so silly, so we got some shots.

He does this sometimes when you say smile, he likes to be silly.

And who doesn't want to climb in the blocks box? He was in there for QUITE a while.

A Phone Conversation

I was over at my mom's house the other day to get a  massage (Oh, it is SO wonderful to have a mom who is a massage therapist- and she is EXCELLENT at that) Anyway, my phone rang so I went over to pick it up, noticed that it was my brother Michael- who was downstairs, but I answered it anyway :)

Me: Hello?

Voice on the other end: Hi.

Me (after realizing it was Parker): Hey baby, how are you doing?

Parker: Good, you doing?

Me: Good, Are you playing with Michael?

Parker: Yes, Michael, Jumping Beanbag.

Me: Oh good, are you having fun?

Parker: Parker, Yes fun.

Me: Oh good, well, I'd better go and let you play with Michael.

Parker: Play with Michael.

Me: Ok, well I love you Parker.

Parker: Wuv you too Momma.

Me: Bye.

Parker: Bye.

The end.

View

We went off roading with Joe's brother and friend and went out past Saratoga Springs on the other side of Utah Lake. As we got to the highest point while driving we decided to take a view pictures. This was with Joe's phone. It is a beautiful view, and it shows the wonderful air that we are having right now too. Kinda makes you want to go to the top of the mountains maybe a little more. :)

Flashback

As I was looking at my Photobucket account and came across this video I will admit, it was emotional- looking back you forget even already how much they change. He was (and is) such a cutie!

Santa

So, I didn't think we had any pictures of Parker with Santa last year (seems weird to say that) Anyway, Joe took the pictures off his phone and he had some from our ward Christmas party. See the progression

Somewhat in shock as to what is happening.

Now, realizes he is on some strange large guy's lap and is NOT ok with it- Don't mind me, I am just in the corner laughing.

Trying to make him happy- not working, this was taken about 4 seconds before I took him off the scary guy's lap.

Maybe next year will be better... :)

Update

It has been a little bit since I last posted, so just as an update, we are still here :) We have just been doing our thing at home mostly, since honestly, it still just feels super cold outside. Parker now has a new obsession- Cars- the movie, the cars, coloring books, ANYTHING that is Cars related. He will sit through the entire 116 minute show and then get upset when it is over because he wants to watch it again. He is so silly! Also, if you have a pencil, it apparently belongs over your ear- why- not quite sure on that one...